by Hamza Amir: The interim government of Pakistan’s Punjab province has demanded that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be handed over to 30 to 40 terrorists who took refuge. His residence in Zaman Park, Lahore, Imran Khan hit back and asked the officers to come with the search warrant and not use it as an excuse to raid his house.
Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi issued an ultimatum to Imran Khan to hand over “30 to 40 terrorists” by 2 pm on Thursday. The Punjab Police has again closed the road leading to Zaman Park from all sides.
According to government sources, the arrest of the “terrorists” is expected after 2 pm. He alleged that Imran Khan may not appear in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) court on Thursday in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief was directed by the NAB to appear before the court in Islamabad through summons.
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Earlier, Punjab’s acting information minister Aamir Mir had claimed that some “30 to 40 terrorists” were hiding at Imran Khan’s Lahore residence and gave him an ultimatum of 24 hours to hand them over or face stern action.
“We have received an intelligence report that around 30 to 40 terrorists, who were involved in the May 9 attack on military installations, especially the Lahore Corps Commander House, are hiding at Imran Khan’s Zaman Park residence. Let us give an ultimatum to Imran Khan and his party to hand them over to the police or face strict action,” Amir Mir said at a press conference.
Responding to the minister’s claim, Imran Khan in his address asked him to bring a search warrant.
He said, “You say terrorists are hiding in my house and they want to raid my house as an excuse. You should get a warrant and conduct a civilized search.”
Imran Khan’s arrest continues on 9 May by the paramilitary Rangers Violent protests were held by his supporters across Pakistan at the Islamabad High Court complex. For the first time in the country’s history, protesters stormed the army headquarters in Rawalpindi and set fire to the corps commander’s house in Lahore.
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US senators expressed concern over unrest in Pakistan
More than 65 bipartisan senators from the US Congress wrote a letter to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, urging him to prioritize the promotion and protection of democracy and human rights in Pakistan amid the ongoing unrest and arrest of Imran Khan. Kadir Trust corruption case
“Over the past several months, we have become concerned by the widespread ban on demonstrations and the deaths of several prominent critics of the government. We ask for your help in putting pressure on the Government of Pakistan to ensure that the protesters are peaceful and unlawful. way to press for their demands. -violent method,” the letter read.
“As both Democrats and Republicans who care about bilateral relations, we are concerned about the violence and escalating political tensions that could lead to the deteriorating security situation in Pakistan… to prevent further erosion of democratic security by the U.S. Diplomatic leadership is essential,” it said.
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